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Free booking and cancellationFree payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Accepts electronic paymentThis tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card
I have traveled the world and now live and experience Bogotá every day as a citizen and tour guide. I know its secrets and its flavors. And I want to immerse you in an experience full of Colombian tradition and culture so that your trip is unforgettable. As a professional journalist, with 17 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to researching and learning about the history of Colombia and I want to show you the reasons why everyone who comes enjoys and loves Bogotá. My walks are deep and fun, full of anecdotes and curiosities. I wait for you for an unforgettable adventure!
Did you know that Bogotá is known as the "Emerald Capital of the World" due to the quality of these precious stones that are extracted in Colombia?
The history of emeralds in the country dates back to pre-Columbian times, where they were appreciated by indigenous cultures for their beauty. For them, the emerald was the stone of health and power and, in this experience, you will be able to admire them up close and even touch them.
If you like precious stones, are a goldsmith or are simply curious to discover "the green spell of Colombia", you will love this meeting. You are going to know the best emeralds in the world, those produced by Colombian mines.
This experience is my favorite place in all of Bogotá to appreciate genuine and certified emeralds.
What can you expect from this magical experience?
- Discover why the emerald is among the most coveted gemstones in the world.
- Learn about the characteristics of Colombian emeralds that make them unique throughout the world.
- Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Colombian mines that produce the most dazzling emeralds on the planet.
- Learn about the different presentations of emeralds that you could acquire, from cut stones to raw emeralds.
- Learn to recognize a genuine emerald and identify a fake one with our experts.
And much more...
In addition to learning about the fascinating stories and cultural significance of this gemstone, you will have the opportunity to admire an exquisite collection of rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and other pieces of jewelry beautifully crafted with the highest quality emeralds.
And to make your experience even more special, you can enjoy a tasting of exquisite Colombian coffee or tea while you immerse yourself in the green charm of Colombia. An opportunity you won't want to miss!
I'll be inside the place waiting for you. Ask for Elvira, your guide in this experience.
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).